Local Authority Education Attendance Officer

LOCAL AUTHORITY EDUCATION ATTENDANCE OFFICER
TEMPORARY CONTRACT
PART TIME - AS & WHEN REQUIRED
VARIOUS ESSEX LOCATIONS

PAY - BAND 3

AN ENHANCED CRB ISSUED BY CAPITA RESOURCING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.

The EWS is a statutory service operating on behalf of the Local Authority (LA). It is commissioned by the Schools, Children and Families Directorate to fulfil the LA's duties with regard to the Education Act 1996 and the Children Act 1989 & 2002 relating specifically to matters of school attendance.

We are looking to develop a team of experienced and effective Local Authority Education Attendance Officers who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children in Essex. This work will be on an "as and when required" basis and paid on an hourly rate for work undertaken. This exciting development is new, so whilst we can not guarantee a certain level of hours, we can assure you that we will work closely with you to offer the benefits of a flexible working pattern to compliment your current commitments, whilst still providing the very best service to our schools and academies.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring the highest standard of service delivery to schools and families and championing the needs of the child
- Providing support and assistance to the Local Authority Education Welfare Officers and Senior Education Welfare Officers
- Ensuring the service delivery is of the highest quality and offering the best value to both schools and academies
- Helping to build and sustain effective partnerships with agencies within private, voluntary and community sectors
- Providing advise and support to schools and other settings and where appropriate within the EWS new ways of working to improve and maintain whole school attendance, establishing effective relationships within the local community and schools

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE MAY BE FILLED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.